Durham cops bust 18 in warrant blitz

DurhamRegion.com

DURHAM -- A crackdown on outstanding warrants by Durham police has resulted in 18 arrests.

The three-day blitz by Durham’s Offender Management Unit saw charges including failing to appear in court, forcible confinement and sexual assault laid against wanted offenders between May 26 and 28. All had outstanding warrants for their arrest, police said.

The Offender Management Unit monitors and enforces conditions imposed on people released on bail, parole and probation, as well as registered sex offenders.